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WF06 WHV

2006 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

116,125 mi
Last recorded116,125 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF06 WHV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 116,125 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 116,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced O/S Rear inner and outer sill excessively corroded... (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 115,932 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill and closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 110,708 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

clutch biting point at the top of pedal travel-worn clutch

Fail 3 Jan 2023 110,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

clutch biting point at the top of pedal travel-worn clutch

Pass 4 Jan 2022 106,575 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 102,797 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2020 102,797 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 95,902 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner wall lightly cracking/ perishing and inner shoulder worn thin.

bothsid front wiper blades smearing screen ,should replace.

bothside front tyres inner shoulders worn thin.

bothside rear brake pads worn close to legal limit, should replace.

Fail 1 Jul 2019 95,859 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction need diagnostic. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

bothside front tyres inner shoulders worn thin.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated should replace. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated should replace. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre inner wall lightly cracking/ perishing and inner shoulder worn thin.

bothsid front wiper blades smearing screen ,should replace.

bothside rear brake pads worn close to legal limit, should replace.

Pass 2 Jul 2018 90,807 miles

Offside Front tyre inner shoulder worn thin.

Offside Rear tyre outer wall perishing /cracking, in places.

bothside front antiroll bar linkage ball joints dust cover cracking/ braking should replace.

bothside rear brake discs inner face worn thin.

bothside rear brake pads inner face worn close to legal limit should replace.

Pass 10 Jul 2017 85,019 miles

bothside rear brake pads inner face wearing thin.

Fail 7 Jul 2017 84,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner shoulder badly worn. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder. (4.1.D.1b)

bothside rear brake pads inner face wearing thin.

Pass 29 Jun 2016 81,826 miles

bothside front brake disc,s and pads inner face wearing thin.

bothside rear brake pad,s inner face wearing thin.

Pass 22 Jun 2015 79,714 miles

bothside front wishbone rear bush worn and play.

offside rear brake pad/s wearing thin compare nearside.

offside rear tyre outer wall ligtly damaged.

offside rear tyre shoulder/s wearing thin.

Pass 21 Jun 2014 77,143 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Fail 21 Jun 2014 77,143 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 20 Jul 2013 74,400 miles

nearside front tyre worn

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 16 Jul 2012 70,560 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 56,883 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 40,594 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges / stepped tread 205/50/17V

both rear tyres on 3mm and wearing on inner edges

front wiper blade rubbers worn

Fail 13 Jul 2010 40,588 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres bald on inner edges / stepped tread 205/50/17V

both rear tyres on 3mm and wearing on inner edges

front wiper blade rubbers worn

Pass 21 Jul 2009 24,221 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 22,384 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 22,384 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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WF06 WHV is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2006 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 70,278 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WF06 WHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WF06 WHV is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 May 2006.

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